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National Preparedness Day - Sat, Sept 16th
- Friday, September 15 2006

Stop by center court of the Panama City Mall and visit
Dale and Chris of the Attack Machine.

They'll be promoting National Preparedness Day, a grassroots effort to make sure everyone is better prepared should disaster strike.


National Preparedness Day

When: Saturday, Sept. 16th

Where: Panama City Mall ~ 10 a.m. till 2 p.m.

The Central Panhandle Red Cross Chapter is encouraging Bay County to join a grassroots effort to make sure everyone is better prepared should disaster strike by doing five simple things: make a plan, build a kit, get trained,
volunteer and give blood.

"With the possibility of war, terrorist attacks, natural disasters and everyday emergencies, being prepared can help save lives," says Bob Pearce. "These five actions of 'Together We Prepare' will help Bay County residents make their homes, schools, workplaces and communities safer." From a local house fire to a major regional hurricane, the American Red Cross has been there helping people prepare for and respond to disasters for more than 100 years.

Attend the National Preparedness Day Event on Saturday, Sept 16th from 10a.m. till 2 p.m. at Center Court of Panama City Mall. There are exciting door prizes, such as a new Generator, plus information from these community services:

* Bay County Emergency Services
* Bay County Health Dept.
* FEMA
* Fire Department
* Knology TV 10
* Gulf Power
* Jackson Hewitt
* Naval Support Activity
* Salvation Army
* Project H.O.P.E - Life Management Center
* Gulf Coast Women's Club
* Bay County Chapter of The Red Cross
* Bay County Sheriff's Dept.
* Disaster Response Team
* Tyndall Air Force Base

What Preparedness Day Is ...

Mission: Partner with others in the community to educate the public to be ready to meet any natural or man-made disaster.

In a collaborative effort with the federal government, Homeland Security, and other members of the emergency planning community, the Central Panhandle Chapter of the American Red Cross and its partners are better able to serve the community. Through its bold, "Together We Prepare" initiative, the Red Cross is leading the way in empowering individuals and families to protect themselves by urging the public to attend the National Preparedness Day at the Panama City Mall on Sat., Sept .16th from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m.

In the wake of current and past events, we feel, more than ever, the northwest Florida residents need to have preparedness first and foremost on their minds.

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More information on "Together We Prepare," including how to make a plan, build a kit, get trained, volunteer and give blood, is available by calling Central Panhandle Chapter, American Red Cross 850-763-6587 or visiting www.redcross.org.

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Responsible Dog Ownership Day ...
- Friday, September 15 2006

... will be held this Sat, Sep 16th - 9AM to 2PM at the Oaks by the Bay Park -intersection of Beck Ave and 10th St., Panama City (St Andrews Area). Bill "the Web Guy" will be there representing his Golden Retriever Rescue Group (www.ECGRR.com). For more information CLICK HERE

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Terri Sprankle, mother of Emily Tuthill . . .
- Tuesday, September 12 2006

. . . visits the Attack Machine to talk about closed campuses. Emily was a 17 year old Mosley High School senior, killed in a lunchtime traffic crash on Aug. 4, 2005. Terri started The Citizen's Coalition For Safe and Secure Schools that is pushing for the county to close the campuses.

She encourages all concerned to be present at the School Board meeting on Wed., Sep 13th at 1PM to voice their concerns. The meeting will be at 1311 Balboa Ave, 1st floor. For additional information, Terri can be contacted at zaceat@bellsouth.net

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Panama City Mayor Lee Sullivan . . .
- Tuesday, September 12 2006

. . . stops by the Attack Machine to talk about life after the primary election, his plans and other issues.

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Re-Broadcast of 9/11 Coverage
- Monday, September 11 2006

LINK to a replay of the coverage provided by Fox news of the events of 9/11/2001. NOTE: This is provided in "real-time"

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Statement by the President in His Address to the Nation
- Monday, September 11 2006

LINK to President Bush's statement regarding the 9/11/2001 attack on our nation. [ time-line ]

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Remembering 9/11 . . .
- Sunday, September 10 2006

. . . Tune in to the Attack Machine this Monday, September 11th as we discuss the 5 year remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our nation. As always, we will be taking your calls and want to hear from you.